Double Nut Bars Recipe

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Double Nut Bars
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 -2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 24 pecan halves
  • 1/3 cup milk chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 tsp shortening

Directions:

  1. For first layer, in a medium mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine and granulated sugar.
  2. Add chocolate wafer crumbs; mix well.
  3. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan; chill about 20 minutes or until firm.
  4. For second layer, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium speed until mixture is fluffy.
  5. Add the 1/3 cup powdered sugar; beat until combined.
  6. Stir in chopped pecans and the 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  7. Spread over crumb layer.
  8. Chill about 30 minutes or until set.
  9. For third layer, beat peanut butter and half of the 1 cup powdered sugar until combined.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon of the milk and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  11. Beat until smooth.
  12. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  13. Add additional milk, if necessary, to make of spreading consistency.
  14. Spread over cream cheese layer.
  15. Drizzle with Chocolate Drizzle (See recipe below).
  16. Arrange pecan halves on drizzle.
  17. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
  18. Chocolate Drizzle: Heat 1/3 cup milk chocolate pieces and 1/2 teaspoon shortening in a small saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
  19. Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 3 days ahead, prepare bars.
  20. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
  21. Makes 24 bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 336.89 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.29g 50%
Cholesterol 50.76mg 17%
Sodium 37.92mg 2%
Potassium 132.93mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.26g 4%
Sugars 8.82g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 6%
Protein 3.33g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 35.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 510.73 Kcal (2138 kJ)
Calories from fat 440.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.94g 50%
Cholesterol 76.95mg 17%
Sodium 57.49mg 2%
Potassium 201.53mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.07g 4%
Sugars 13.37g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 6%
Protein 5.04g 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 53.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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